ARTistic director

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Catherine Linder began dancing in Kissimmee, Florida at the age of 11. Throughout the years she trained in ballet, jazz, musical theater, contemporary, and hip hop. She has been teaching and choreographing within Central Florida for 7 years. She has a strong passion for serving her community through arts education. She previously worked as the Community Enrichment Coordinator with Orlando Ballet. Catherine is in her fifth season 

Heaven Rosignol is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher that grew up in lake county Florida. She started her love of dance at the age of 8 at Studio 19. Heaven has studied many different styles of dance including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop. During her training she has crossed paths with various choreographers and companies including Jon Lehrer, Modas Dance, Movement Dance Company, Dawn Branch, Carolyn Dorfman, Marshall Ellis Elite Ballet, Nick Gonzalez, and The Nexxt Move. Heaven is currently training and is continuing to pursue her dream of moving to the city to choreograph and perform in concert and commercial dance.

Toria Gobel began her dance journey in Milan, IN. She graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Dance, Performance and Choreography at Ohio University in 2022. Toria’s studies include pedagogy, Laban Movement Analysis, modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, African dance, clarinet, tenor saxophone, and some Kinesiology. She currently is a dancer with Emergence Dance Company in Orlando, FL. Her passion and training has allowed her to pursue dance in many aspects and areas such as competitive dance and stage dance while also spreading her love for dance with others. 

Cambria Evans has been dancing for more than 20 years, is a doctor of physical therapy and full time mom to two littles. She has been performing with Emergence Dance Company since 2021 and previously with ESOR Jamaican Dance Company, Dawn Branch Works, Aretuza Ballerina Project, and UF Dance Department. Cambria has also choreographed various independent projects. “I love seeing the fusion of science and art through the human body - the way it is strong, graceful, powerful, and can heal itself is truly remarkable. And now experiencing how it can create and sustain life amazes me. We are fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14

Arianna Fleischman is a versatile dancer, model, and magician who began her dance journey at the age of four. Over the years, she has performed with renowned companies like Milwaukee Ballet, Fort Wayne Ballet, and United Ballet Theatre, showcasing her artistry across various stages. Known for her grace and strength, she seamlessly blends classical ballet technique with modern performance styles, captivating audiences with every move. Alongside her dance career, [Name] has pursued modeling and magic, adding a unique flair to her creative portfolio. She is very excited to return to Emergence this season. 

An Indiana native, she began her ballet training under Suzann Delay. She earned a degree in Ballet with an outside field in Kinesiology from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music under the direction of Michael Vernon and the late Violette Verdy. She danced three seasons with Ballet Theatre of Indiana, performing in ballets such as Giselle (Giselle) and Sarah Farnsley’s Absolution. Her last several Decembers have been filled performing in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration as a dancer and featured artist. Megan has also performed with groups such as Ballet Initiative and Crossroads Dance Indy around central Indiana. Megan is thrilled to continue her dancing in Orlando in her first season with Emergence Dance Company. 

Jasper Arrigo (They/He) is a dancer and

choreographer who has had a love for the arts as long as they can remember. They attended Troy University and the University of Central Florida with a primary focus in Dance. This is their third season performing with Emergence and they couldn’t be more grateful to perform alongside their talented company member

Kailey Baez began dancing at the age of two in Chicago, IL. She danced competitively through high school and trained in various styles of dance. Kailey attended Valdosta State University, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, with a focus in Latin Ballroom. She danced professionally for Virgin Voyages, as well as Universal Studios. When she wasn’t performing, Kailey toured with various competitions and conventions, judging and teaching around the United States. Kailey is now the Dance Director at Evans High School. She is in her first season with Emergence Dance Company and super excited for what the year holds. 

Hannah Arrigo is going onto her 18th year of dancing, training in a studio and competitive scene for 13 years. Arrigo has experience in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Musical, and Heels. She recently premiered the role of Lust in Emergence’s original production ‘Awaken’ while continuing her role as a youth instructor and educator in movement. Hannah Arrigo wants to share the idea of story telling being hand and hand with confidence. She’s excited to share her perspective with you!

Willow Palmer fell in love with dance at the age of 5, with tap quickly becoming her favorite style. She earned her A.A. in Dance Performance and Production from Valencia College, where she also served as president and publicist for the company Art in Motion. Over the years, she has studied and performed with renowned companies such as the Martha Graham Dance Company, Jon Lehrer Dance Company, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In 2023, she discovered a new passion for the arts in theme parks, where she has since expanded her craft to include acting and stilt walking alongside dance. She began performing as a dancer in the Sesame Street Land 5th Birthday Parade at SeaWorld Orlando and has since continued her career at Universal Studios, where she works parades and special events. Her favorite event to date has been the Summer 2025 M3GAN Horde.

Mikayla Mauree began dancing in 2005, at the age of 3 in Flagler Beach, Florida. Throughout the years she has studied in various styles with her passion being hip-hop. She has recently relocated to the city to study Theatre at University of Central Florida. She is hoping to pursue dance professionally in both concert and commercial dance.

Lauren Theriault is an Orlando-based dancer and choreographer. She grew up immersed in the arts and began her dance training at the age of 13. Lauren attended Palm Beach Atlantic University and has degrees in Graphic Design & Dance Performance & Choreography. While she was there, she trained under the direction of Eileen Hebron (former Corps member with American Ballet Theatre), as well as Jin Hanley, Ivy Platt, and other internationally known modern and ballet dancers. Lauren has international dance experience as well as several awards, and enjoys both performing & choreographing in professional dance companies in the Orlando area, including a season with Florida Dance Theatre. She has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and enjoys exploring the intersection of psychology, faith, & dance. She is in her second season with Emergence Dance Company, and is thrilled to participate another year.